The 2023 Skoda NZSS Northern Tour Presented by Safetyminder and Supported by Green Monkey is contested in Winter Tournament week, and will be on 2 - 3 September, run by Cycling New Zealand Schools. 

The ITT will NOT be run this year due to a complete course closure for road works. We worked hard with the authorities to continue to utilise part of the course as the contingency however this has been unsuccessful. Collectively we have decided to continue with just two stages of the Northern Tour and we would sincerely appreciate you getting behind this event to show your support. With escalating traffic management costs, events run using public roads are at great risk of being cut from events. 

We apologise to all who were looking forward to this event, we realise this will be disappointing. The decision to restrict this event is out of our hands and at this late stage we do not have capacity to organise a new course that makes logistical sense.

Held in central Auckland, the Northern Tour includes 2 stages; A Hill Climb and Criterium. 

Riders will not only have the overall GC title up for grabs but will also be racing for the National School Hill Climb title. 

Thank you to our major sponsor for making this event possible, Tātaki  Auckland Unlimited – Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s economic and cultural agency committed to making our region a desirable place to live, work, visit, invest and do business. Read more in their Tourism Booklet here.

Saturday 2 September:
Stage 1 - Hill Climb

Sunday 3 September:
Stage 2 - Criterium 

Event Information

Click here for the pre-event email and all the important final event info. 

Click here to read the updated Event Manual - at 21 Aug.

Click here to read the Team Managers Meeting slides - at 13 Aug.

Start Lists

Click here for the Hill Climb Start Lists - at 1 September

Click here for the Criterium Start Lists - at 2 September

Volunteer Programme

Schools will be asked to provide one volunteer for every three riders, please register your volunteers by filling out the form through the link here.

Click here to view the Volunteer Roster for our hill climb and criterium races 

All volunteers should be over the age of 18, be confident in their role and wear fully enclosed footwear. All equipment required for the role will be given out on the day, such as high-vis vests. Volunteers need to report to the Cycling New Zealand Schools tent for briefing 15 minutes prior to the time stated in the roster. Click here to read the Commitment of Volunteering agreement. Please contact schools@cnz.kiwi if you have any questions.

Categories

Rules
The Northern Tour is run in accordance to with the Cycling New Zealand Schools Rules.

Health and Safety
Everyone has a responsibly towards Health and Safety at an event.

The safety of the riders, officials, volunteer and spectators are included in the event planning. This includes (but not limited to) road restrictions, traffic management and event advisories to the local businesses and residents.

The event takes place a mix of urban residential and rural roads. It is your responsibility to manage your own safety during the event, to be aware of other road users at all times and to make responsible decisions. There is traffic management in place however, the roads are OPEN and there will be public and official traffic on the circuit during your race.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Health and Safety please report to the Chief Commissaire or to the Race Manager.

Supporters
School Sport New Zealand

Entries have now closed.

Entries must be completed through your school only through Enter Now. No individual entries will be accepted. Schools must be affiliated with Cycling New Zealand Schools for the 2023 year, list their riders under their affiliation and pay their 2023 affiliation invoice before they can get access to the entry system for this event.

Click here for the live entry list.

Entry fees: $70 per rider

Entry fees include the $6 Cycling New Zealand Schools Levy.

ENTRIES WILL CLOSE 5PM FRIDAY 18 AUGUST. ENTRY ENTRY FEES MUST BE PAID BY FRIDAY 25 AUGUST.

Once you have completed your entries through Enter Now, you must download an invoice from the bottom of the entry form. Your Invoice number must be used as the reference when paying your account.

Refund Policy:

Refunds requested after the entry closing date will only be processed on the presentation of a medical certificate. All refunds will incur a $25 administration fee.

We are selling the official Skoda NZSS Northern Tour clothing through Probrands - there's a hoodie, longsleeve and a tee available for purchase. Please check the ordering and delivery schedule and choose the campaign most convenient for you, then click the link below to make an order.

Ordering and Delivery Schedule: 

Click here to purchase yours!

2023 Results:

2022 Results:

2021 Results:

This event was unfortunately cancelled.

2020 Results:

This event was unfortunately cancelled.

2019 Results:

2018 Results:

2017 Results:

Records (updated 2022):